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Kananaskis Whitewater Park River Enhancements and Wave Upgrades
In 2023 the Alberta Whitewater Association and Alberta River Surfing Association will be doing a major project to improve the user experience at the Kananaskis River. Modifying river features, like cleaning up eddies, and fixing waves that have been impacted by high water, will be a priority. We will be adding a new adjustable wave that will allow for perfect Canoe/Kayak and Surf waves! The river walk alongside the race course will be upgraded to allow for a better walking and spectating experience.
Wave modelling was done with the University of Ottawa in spring of 2021 and Environmental reports have already been completed. The project team is working with Alberta Parks and other partners on the project plan.
Since 1984 the Alberta Whitewater Association has been making modifications to this dam-controlled river with the support of Alberta Parks. Whether you have been through in a raft, kayak, canoe, SUP, surfboard, or walked along its banks, you know that the river is truly unique. It quickly became a destination for people all over Alberta, to improve their whitewater skills and to enjoy world-class whitewater year-round. Half a dozen National Championships, hosted at the Kananaskis, have brought participants from across Canada and indeed the world to the gem in our backyard. The Canoe Meadows racecourse and features like Santa Claus, Point Break, and Chubbies have hosted National Team Trials and have seen Alberta athletes represent Canada on the International Stage. With multiple Olympians and a World Champion with roots on the Kananaskis, this is the real deal.
In 2019 the Alberta River Surfing Association built the Mountain Wave, which quickly became the best wave in Canada. It hosts the ’Slam the Kan’ competition each year and has spawned the growth of river surfing across Alberta. A second adjustable feature that will be used for surf and paddle sports will add greatly to the diversity of the facility.
With your support, we can take the Kananaskis Whitewater Park to the next level and improve the user experience for all
